Midland: Schools & Education
There are 50 public schools in Midland. Legacy H S is the largest at 2,504 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 32,623 students.
- ~2,628 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
52 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,628 residents per school. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
Schools (52)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | GREENWOOD ISD, MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, MIDLAND ISD, PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCH |
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 50 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 32,620 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,889 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 17,362 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.2% |
| Schools Count | 50 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Southwest College for the Deaf |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Big Spring |
| Nearest College · Phone | (432) 264-3700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Midland County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 W Missouri Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (432) 688-4320 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 79701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2573 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 101 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 11 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12